Girardin G5 (2006) – 07V189000

Defect Description For Recall

Certain Girardin School And Commercial Buses Manufactured Between March And December 2006. The Defect Involves The Interlock Switch System In The Lift Not DeteCTIng The Presence Of A Passenger (Either Wheelchair Or Standee) On The Ricon Wheelchair Platform Lift Which Does Not Conform To Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 404, Platform Lift Systems For Motor Vehicles. In The Event This Condition Occurs During Passenger Operations It May Be Possible For The Wheelchair To Tip Backwards Onto The Platform When The Platform Was Lowered.

Make Of Vehicle

GIRARDIN

Model Of Vehicle

G5

Year

2006

Recall Campaign Number

07V189000

Component Description

Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

Effect Of Defect

This Could Result In Injury To The Wheelchair’S Occupant. Also, Anyone Standing On The Platform Could Lose His Or Her Balance And Fall, Resulting In Injury.

Fix Defect

Girardin Is Working With Ricon To Repair The Buses Free Of Charge (Please See 06E101). The Recall Began On May 18, 2007. Owners Can Contact Girardin At 819-477-8222 Ext. 401 Or Ricon At 800-322-2884.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Girardin Minibus Inc.

Start Of Manufacture

20060301

End Of Manufacture

20061231

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

50

Date Owners Notified

20070518

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Corp. Micro Bird, Inc.

Date Report Received

20070501

Make Campaign Number

07-016-RIU

Part Number

571

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard

404